Oskar Fischinger: Visual Music of the 1930s & 40s
Part of the BYDESIGN Houston Screening Series
Tuesday, February 18, 7:00PM
Location: Aurora Picture Show, 2442 Bartlett Street
Aurora Members Free, Non-member $10

While rarely seen today, the inventive and dynamic, abstract animations of German-born painter and filmmaker Oskar Fischinger (1900-1967) have had a tremendous effect on visual culture and inspired experimental artists such as Harry Smith and John Cage, as well as popular animations such as Disney’s Fantasia, and modern motion graphics. This program presents 16mm film prints of rarely seen films made between 1931 and 1947.
 
BYDESIGN Houston explores intersections of graphic arts and moving image with special programs showcasing the work of pioneering filmmaker Oskar Fischinger, legendary title designer and director Saul Bass, and contemporary design collective MK12. Join us in celebrating multidisciplinary works that have transformed our visual culture through design in motion.  All programs will be at Aurora Picture Show except for the first night which will be at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston.

Curator Peter Lucas has organized exhibitions, film screening series, and events in association with the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Menil Collection, Aurora Picture Show, Northwest Film Forum, Seattle International Film Festival, Experience Music Project, and a variety of other galleries and venues. He was named Best Curator by the Houston Press in both 2012 and 2013. Lucas is also an active artist and arts writer.

This program is sponsored by Scott and Judy Nyquist.  Special thanks to Saint Arnold Brewing Company.